OCS At DS Smith Louth food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · East Lindsey
OCS At DS Smith Louth holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 April 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Northfields, Grimsby Road, Louth, LN11 0LA
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts OCS At DS Smith Louth among the 1,919 places in East Lindsey holding top marks, 89% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,919 | 89% | ← OCS At DS Smith Louth | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 80 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 93 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At OCS At DS Smith Louth none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to OCS At DS Smith Louth, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie's Foods Retailers - other | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| 8Ten Racing Ltd Mobile caterer | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| John Darke Louth Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Carolines Catering Services Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Augustino Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2021 |
| Feel Good Studio & Feel Good Shakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| McDonald's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Lincs Bar Hire Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
Questions about OCS At DS Smith Louth
What is OCS At DS Smith Louth's food hygiene rating?
OCS At DS Smith Louth has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 14 April 2026.
Is OCS At DS Smith Louth safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was OCS At DS Smith Louth last inspected?
OCS At DS Smith Louth was last inspected on 14 April 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Lindsey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at OCS At DS Smith Louth?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does OCS At DS Smith Louth compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and OCS At DS Smith Louth is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects OCS At DS Smith Louth and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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